Television (SpectrumU)

Last updated on June 30, 2025

Beginning July 1, 2025, UW–‍Madison will be delivering streaming only capabilities provided by Spectrum Business to campus subscribers.

Schools, colleges and divisions (S/C/Ds) can purchase subscriptions through the Division of Information Technology (DoIT). Authorized users and locations will be determined by the S/C/Ds that fund these subscriptions. Service will be limited to these specified locations.

Benefits

  • User-friendly design and features making it easy to navigate
  • 161 high-definition TV channels ranging from local, sports, news and entertainment
  • Multi-device support including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, mobile devices and web browsers
  • Enhanced TV guide allowing you to preview 14 days of programming options
  • Change channels with a swipe of a finger
  • On-demand viewing to catch up on all your favorite shows
  • Easy access using single sign-on

Requirements

  • Must be on campus local area networks or connected to UWNet/eduroam wireless networks
  • Roku Devices running 9.1 or later
  • Apples TV running TvOS 12.0 or later
  • iPad, iPhone on iOS 13.0 or later
  • Amazon Fire Stick running Fire OS 5.0.0 or later
  • Android devices running 5.0 or later
  • SpectrumU app downloaded from the Apple, Roku or Google Play stores

Getting started

Pricing

  • $10.50/user/month

Download the SpectrumU App

Available to

  • Faculty
  • Guest
  • Researchers
  • Staff

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